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#Rexx

    19-Jul-87 00:07:02
Sb: #76779-#Rexx
Fm: Charlie Heath 74216,2117
To: Marlene Zenker 76406,25
Rexx is an interpreter, though you can set up function libraries and program interfaces which allow very fast custom programs to be written. It will probably be out this fall, can't give a price since the publisher isn't definite yet but the author wants it to be inexpensive enough that everyone will consider getting it. I just got the preliminary TxEd interface up with AREXX last week, basicly just added a command line interface and a message port. I don't have a real feel for speed yet since most editing operations are slow at language speeds anyhow ( like 15 screen updates/second, etc). If you want to get in touch with the author, I can forward an address/phone # for you. Either email or send it to: attn: cheath Microsmiths, Inc PO Box 561 Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 354-1224